Aniseed Collection

poster for Pernis, Super Anis (a beverage made, and tasting, of aniseed) Date: 1923

Poster design, Anisetta Evangelisti, dessert liqueur. Depicting a monkey drinking from a bottle. Date: 1925

Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann
FLO4990351 Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4982983 Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum
5856572 Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum; (add.info.: Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum)

Japanese star anise or sacred anise tree, Illicium anisatum
Japanese star anise, aniseed tree or sacred anise tree, Illicium anisatum, Illicium religiosum, Badiane sacree. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard

Drug Jar, with label for Anis Vert, c. 1860 (blue glass)
BAL3016 Drug Jar, with label for Anis Vert, c.1860 (blue glass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tawny funnel cap and aniseed toadstool
Tawny funnel cap, Lepista flaccida (Clitocybe inversa, Clitocybe infundibiliformis) and aniseed toadstool, Clitocybe odora. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Clematis varieties: blue clematis, Clematis caerulea, many-flowered clematis, Clematis sieboldii, and Florida aniseed clematis, Illicium floridanum

Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Anise and cumin
Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum 1, and cumin, Cuminum cyminum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795

Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

La fabrication du rakiou (engraving)
2790065 La fabrication du rakiou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La fabrication du rakiou. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

Department of Gironde (chromolitho)
724692 Department of Gironde (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Gironde. Postcard with map and local produce.); © Look and Learn

ANISEED APERITIF
Poster for MOMISETTE. Date: 1923

Woman standing outside a grocers shop, with window display and numerous advertisements. Date: circa 1930s

Sulphur knight or gas agaric, Tricholoma sulphureum, and Aniseed toadstool, Clitocybe odora.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Pimpinella anisum (Aniseed) with white flowers and green leaves on tall stems

Aniseed Cockleshell (Lentinellus cochleatus)

Star Anise (Illicium verum) on an olive wood spoon

Europe, France, Marseilles, popular aperitif

Pimpinella anisum (Aniseed), whole and ground seeds in metal bowls, with spoon

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), SEM C015 / 9120
Fennel seed heads (Foeniculum vulgare), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), SEM C015 / 9132
Fennel seed heads (Foeniculum vulgare), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), SEM C015 / 9135
Fennel seed heads (Foeniculum vulgare), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Anise, SEM
Anise, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Anise, also known as aniseed, is the fruit of Pimpinella anisum which contains an essential oil with a very strong liquorice-like aroma

Star anise, SEM
Star anise. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the centre of a dried star anise fruit. This spice is derived from the dried fruits of the Illicium verum tree

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Step back in time to 1923 with this captivating poster for Pernis, featuring the iconic Super Anis beverage made from aniseed. The intricate design by Anisetta Evangelisti transports us to a world where the enchanting aroma fills the air. Intriguingly, this poster also introduces us to the Japanese star anise or sacred anise tree, Illicium anisatum. Its exotic allure adds a touch of mystique to this already mesmerizing scene. As we gaze at the woman standing outside a grocer's shop, we can almost imagine her delight as she discovers jars filled with vibrant blue glass drug jars labeled "Anis Vert" dating back to around 1860. These vintage treasures speak volumes about our enduring fascination with aniseed throughout history. Nature lovers will appreciate the inclusion of a tawny funnel cap and aniseed toadstool, reminding us that even in the wild, nature has its own way of incorporating this aromatic spice into its tapestry. The mention of Clematis varieties hints at how diverse and versatile aniseed truly is. From beverages like Super Anis to medicinal uses and even culinary delights such as combining it with cumin - there seems no end to its possibilities. Let's not forget about Pimpinella anisum - commonly known as either Anise or Aniseed - which takes center stage in this captivating display. Its distinct flavor profile has been cherished across cultures for centuries. Transporting ourselves further into history, we catch a glimpse of "La fabrication du rakiou, " depicted through a fascinating engraving. This artwork offers insight into how ancient civilizations harnessed the power in their traditional practices. Lastly, we are reminded that all these wonders come together under one roof: The Department of Gironde chromolitho showcases how regions have embraced and celebrated their connection with aniseed, creating a sense of pride and unity.